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More than 100 5G devices now available, GSA says

5G smartphones, CPE, modules, robots and more 5G devices have hit a milestone: There are now more than 100 of them commercially available, with a "rapid rise" in the past month, according to a new report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association. Between the end...

GSA: 5G device availability is surging

Mid-band spectrum support is increasing in 5G devices The number of commercially available 5G devices jumped 41% in the past month, according to new numbers from the Global mobile Suppliers Association, and even more devices are anticipated to arrive on the market before the end...

GSA: 5G subscriptions quadrupled in Q4 2019

  The number of global 5G subscriptions quadrupled in the fourth quarter of 2019, showing just how quickly users are adopting the newest generation of cellular technology when it becomes available to them. A new report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association, based on numbers provided...

5G heads into 2020 with nearly 200 announced devices, 56 commercial launches

GSA reports reflect the rapid ramp-up of 5G ecosystem The latest updates on 5G devices and networks from the Global mobile Suppliers Association tally a substantial 5G ecosystem that will broaden even further in the coming year. Two new reports from the GSA document just how...

mmWave finds a global following, GSA report says

Mobile network operators around the world are jumping on the millimeter-wave bandwagon, with networks and devices in early stages of deployment and more in the works, according to a new report from the Global Mobile suppliers Association. The GSA examined the use of spectrum above...

C-V2X technology being trialled by 25 carriers worldwide: GSA study

At least 25 mobile operators worldwide are currently involved in trials of LTE or 5G-based Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technologies, according to a recent study by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). In its report, GSA has identified the following cellular-V2X ecosystem status: -25 operators involved in trials of LTE- or 5G-based...

GSA reports 296 operators in 100 countries are investing in 5G

As 5G devices continue to become a reality, commercial service offerings will rise  In a new report on the latest generational upgrade from LTE to 5G report, the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) identified 884 operators actively investing in LTE, with 769 operational LTE networks in 225 countries,...

GSA reports 100 announced 5G devices

Global 5G rollouts show no sign of abating, says GSA president Last week, the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA)’s August 2019 5G Ecosystem Report confirmed that the number of announced 5G devices has passed a major industry milestone, with 100 5G devices now announced globally. The GSA also revealed that 56 operators in...

GSA: 61 countries have moved forward on 5G spectrum

The newest assessment from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association reflects the continuing momentum around 5G spectrum allocation, with 61 countries having moved forward on either reserving, auctioning or making formal plans for 5G spectrum, or at least beginning the planning and consultation process. "As national...

GSA sees momentum for CBRS market and use of LTE in unlicensed spectrum

A dozen networks have been launched that use LTE in unlicensed spectrum, GSA report says The use of unlicensed or shared spectrum to deliver LTE services is developing steadily, according to a new GSA report.The GSA said that there are 12 launched networks around the...

Over 100 carriers in 52 countries already launched NB-IoT or LTE-M: GSA

The entity also said that 140 operators are currently investing in NB-IoT networks globally A total of 102 operators in 52 countries have already deployed either narrowband internet of things or LTE-M technology, according to a recent study by the Global Mobile Suppliers Association. Of these,...

Huawei, HKT analyze the challenges of indoor 5G networks

The white paper was developed in partnership with Hong Kong Telecom and the GSA MUNICH, GERMANY- Hong Kong Telecom, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, and Huawei have jointly issued a white paper outlining the complexity of indoor 5G network deployment. The white paper, which was released...

Global 5G spectrum allocations tracked in new GSA report

Understanding which spectrum is 5G spectrum The 5G spectrum conversation in the U.S. is currently focused on high capacity millimeter wave frequencies, which is an integral part of both Verizon and AT&T launch plans. Verizon is using high band spectrum for a fixed wireless residential...

Telecom Tweets of the Week: Google in hot water with the EU

Google and parent company Alphabet continue to earn the ire of European Union regulators, who are contemplated a second record fine for the company after recently smacking down the company for favoring results from its own shopping service over others. This week came the news...

A global approach to spectrum is key to 5G innovation

Samsung joins the GSA executive board in pushing global spectrum harmonization As 3GPP works to establish a 5G New Radio specification, vendors and operators around the world are, in addition to helping inform the standards process, earnestly conducting lab and field trials for 5G and...

LTE-M and NB-IoT on the path to 5G

LTE-M and NB-IoT on the path to 5G The two newest 3GPP technologies for low-power/wide-area IoT - LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT (Cat-NB1) - are now being rolled out globally but at different times and emphasis depending on region.   Moderator Joe Barrett, President Global Mobile Suppliers...

Global LTE subscriptions reach 1.45B at the end of Q2

Asia leads in LTE subscriptions with a 57.7% share Global LTE subscriptions totaled 1.45 billion at the end of the second quarter of the year, after a net addition of 160.3 million LTE connections during Q2, according to the latest report by the Global mobile Suppliers...

Verizon LTE-Advanced activation highlights carrier aggregation

As the big four U.S. carriers – Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile US and Sprint – attempt to outdo each other with promotional plans and splash TV advertisements, there's a more subtle advancement of technology. Yesterday, Verizon Wireless made waves by announcing increases in...

GSA reports 521 LTE network deployments in 170 countries

A total of 192 telcos are deploying advanced LTE technologies A total of 521 operators have commercially launched LTE, LTE-Advanced or LTE-Advanced Pro networks in 170 countries, according to a recent report focused on the state of LTE network reach released by the Global mobile...

GSA: LTE adds 182M global subs in Q1 2016

Asia ends March with more than 734M LTE subscribers, according to the GSA LTE technology gained 182 million connections in the first quarter of this year, according to recent figures from the Global mobile Suppliers Association. GSA revealed that the number of LTE and LTE-Advanced subscriptions...

Global LTE subs to reach 1.9B by end of 2016

5G connection forecasted to total 116M by 2022 LTE subscriptions worldwide will reach approximately 1.9 billion by the end of 2016, up from 1.1 billion at the beginning of the year, according to a recent study by Strategy Analytics. The research firm predicts the number of...

VoLTE: next steps toward ubiquity

LTE has been one of the mobile industry's most rapidly adopted mobile technologies, with deployments coming particularly quickly in the U.S. Voice over LTE, however, has been a comparatively tough nut to crack and far slower to be launched, much less to gain ubiquity. According...

Study: Carrier aggregation driving mobile operators to LTE Advanced

Paving the way for 5G, LTE Advanced is the next advancement in the long-term evolution of cellular technology. With a rapidly maturing device ecosystem, LTE Advanced is driving many operators to invest heavily. A new report by the Global mobile Suppliers Association found that...

LTE approaches a quarter-billion connections worldwide; HD Voice picks up steam

LTE reached 245 million global connections during the first quarter of 2014, more than doubling in a 12-month period, according to the latest numbers from Informa Telecoms & Media and 4G Americas.   North American LTE subscriptions continued to dominate the LTE market, accounting for 115...